Heavy-haul manganese corridor project, South Africa
Name and Location
Heavy-haul manganese corridor project, South Africa.
Client
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR).
Project Description
The project involves the upgrade of the railway network from South Africa’s manganese-rich Northern Cape to the Port of Ngqura, in the Eastern Cape, to support axle loads of 26 t – the route will pass through Postmasburg, Kimberley, De Aar and Cradock on the way to South Africa’s newest deep-water harbour.
The first phase of the railway infrastructure will involve the doubling of certain sections and the introduction of new passing loops to accommodate 200-wagon trains, operated using high-voltage locomotives.
Portside developments to facilitate the relocation of the existing Port Elizabeth manganese terminal to an enlarged and scalable facility at the Coega industrial development zone (IDZ), situated alongside the Port of Ngqura, will be undertaken simultaneously.
There are also private-sector-led plans for a new manganese smelter to be established at the IDZ.
Value
R2.3-billion.
Duration
The integrated system is scheduled for completion by mid-2017.
Latest Developments
TFR has approved the project.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Transnet, tel +27 11 308 3000 or fax +27 11 308 2638.
TFR +27 860 690 730.
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